Solaris (The Ocean album)
2026 studio album by the Ocean
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Solaris is the tenth studio album by German post-metal band The Ocean, released on 25 September 2026 through Pelagic Records.[1] The album is a concept album, loosely based on Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 sci-fi film of the same name. The album is the first to feature the band's 2026 lineup, and the first since the 2009 re-release of Fluxion to not feature Loïc Rosetti as a vocalist, following his departure from the band in 2025.[2]
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| Released | 25 September 2026 | |||
| Genres | post-metal, progressive metal, sludge metal | |||
| Length | 69:22 | |||
| Label | Pelagic Records | |||
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Reception
The album has received mixed reviews from critics. The Progressive Subway gave the album a 5 out of 10, citing the album's poor pacing, underwhelming vocals, and bad lyricism.[3] Dave Campbell from Metal Temple was more generous, rating the album 10 out of 10, stating: "Although the album traces a journey from the bustle of Germany to one of the most remote locations on earth, Solaris also reminds you that your journey in life is never over. This is a masterpiece of musical score, inviting you to confront the limitations of your perceptions."[4]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Robin Staps.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "52°30’11″N, 13°26’12″E" | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Departure Song" | 7:52 |
| 3. | "Light Pollution" | 9:55 |
| 4. | "Simulacra, Pt. I" | 9:36 |
| 5. | "Simulacra, Pt. II" | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Simulacra, Pt. III" | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Belligerence, Pt. I" | 8:29 |
| 8. | "Belligerence, Pt. II" | 2:15 |
| 9. | "Ultima Esperanza, Pt. I" | 7:27 |
| 10. | "Ultima Esperanza, Pt. II" | 4:21 |
| 11. | "Milk Of My Dreams" | 4:16 |
| 12. | "51°28’30″S, 73°6’11″W" | 5:20 |
| Total length: | 69:22 | |
Personnel
The Ocean
- Enrico Tiberi – lead vocals
- Lane Shi – lead vocals
- Robin Staps – guitars, programming
- Jordi Farré – drums
- Marrias Hägerstrand – bass
- Emmanuel Jessua – guitars
- Marco Gennaro – guitars
Additional musicians
- Thorsten Quaeschning – modular synths
- Orestis Zafiriou – electronics and synths
- Simen Eifring – trombone
Additional personnel
- Phillip Janta – artwork, design
- Martin Kvamme – artwork, design